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10 wins for the Hawks
The Prairie Central boys basketball team heads into Christmas with another win. PC defeated Peoria Christian in a non-conference matchup...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Obituary: Adreon
Alberta M. Adreon, 97, Fairbury, died at 2:45 am Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. Her graveside service will be...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 19, 20231 min read


PCE evacuated due to smoke
All students and staff at Prairie Central Elementary in Fairbury are safe after an evacuation late Tuesday morning. In a note to parents...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Interesting life of Della Baker
One of the most fascinating stories back in 1888 was when fourteen-year-old Della Baker ran away from home for a few days. This story...
Dale C. Maley
Dec 18, 20234 min read


PC defeats Pontiac in rivalry
The Prairie Central Hawks took care of business at Fairbury against their county rival Friday night. PC defeated Pontiac 63-50 before a...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Bank donates to Peace Meals
Bank of Pontiac has donated $40,000 to help seniors improve their nutrition, sustain their independence and enhance their quality of life...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 15, 20231 min read


STM rallies over Lady Hawks
Despite being tied heading into the fourth quarter, the Prairie Central girls basketball team fell to St. Thomas More 36-25 in a game...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Looking Back: 12-13-23
130 Years Ago December 9, 1893 Elmer Odell traded horses this week with parties near Forrest, so now he is flying high. Live coals...
Kari Kamrath
Dec 13, 202311 min read


Milestone reached in 3OT thriller
It was like the old Corn Belt Conference days in the U-High gymnasium Tuesday night with a great ball game that saw a nice crowd of Hawk...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Girls fall to Coal City
Sawyer Ashman was the leading scorer and rebounder for the Prairie Central girls basketball team Monday night in a contest with Coal...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Obituary: Golden
Annabelle Golden, 90, of Forrest, passed away in her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Cremation rites have been accorded by Duffy-Pils...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Obituary: Glowacki
Susan M. Glowacki, 51, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 10, 2023 with her family by her side. Funeral...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Frisby influenced 2 generations
Cathryn Frisby is 102 years of age and is one of the few surviving teachers who taught in both country schools and the Fairbury school...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 11, 20235 min read


A special day at PCHS
Hawk basketball legend Gary Tidwell was back in the Prairie Central High School gymnasium Saturday afternoon as his BHRA Blue Devils...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Rough night in El Paso
It was a tough night for Prairie Central on the road Friday as the Hawks fell to the Titans of El Paso-Gridley, 62-42 at the Titan Center...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 8, 20231 min read


'The Gift of Christmas' is Dec. 16
The First Baptist Church of Fairbury will celebrate Christmas with a special musical concert, “The Gift of Christmas.” Two performances...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 8, 20231 min read


PC girls fall to U-High
The Lady Hawks fell to U-High Thursday night 48-27 in high school basketball action. Jayla Hammond was Prairie Central’s leading scorer...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 8, 20231 min read


Obituary: Roman
Donna Roman, 82, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:37pm, December 6, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Cremation has been...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 8, 20231 min read


City talks paid leave
The Fairbury City Council has approved an ordinance pertaining to the Illinois Paid Leave Act. This act was signed by the governor last...
Fairbury News staff
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Looking Back: 12-6-23
130 Years Ago December 2, 1893 Everett Chambers has sold his interest in the city laundry to his partner, I. I. Reynolds. Miss Jennie...
Kari Kamrath
Dec 6, 202311 min read
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